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umpire

[uhm-pahyuhr] / ˈʌm paɪər /


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The second-base umpire pointed at Rushing and awarded the Giants with the double play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

It will mean accepting once again, however painful it may be, that balls and strikes are whatever the umpire says they are.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It is understood the offence was initially seen by the TV umpire before the on-field umpires gave the punishment.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

I saw Mr. Galanter come storming onto the field to talk to the umpire.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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